Name: The Best Of Black President
Brand: Fela Kuti

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kifhh135lp

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Limited edition

Release date

2010-10-14

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Universal

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Standard:20

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3 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Fela Kuti

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African

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Fela Kuti, born on 15 October 1938 in Abeokuta, Nigeria, was a legendary musician and human rights revolutionary. He formed his first group Koola Lobitos in 1963 and later changed the name to Afrika 70. Fela's vision and collaboration with key members like drummer Tony Allen ensured that the jazz, funk, and afrobeat style remained consistent throughout the decades. Known for his political activism, Fela started his own party to protest corruption in Nigeria. His influence on funk and African music is unparalleled, with a discography of approximately 77 albums.

After visiting America in 1969, Fela returned to Nigeria and opened club Afro Spot in Lagos. He collaborated with renowned musicians such as Ginger Baker and Bobby Tench from The Jeff Beck Group on notable albums like "Ginger Baker Live with Afrika 70" (1971) and "Stratavarious" (1972). In 1981, he renamed his group Egypt 80.

Fela Anikulapo Kuti, formerly known as Fela Ransome-Kuti until about 1978, was not only a musical icon but also a symbol of resistance against oppression. He established his own compound called the Kalakuta Republic in Lagos which he declared independent from Nigeria. However, this led to constant harassment by the government towards him and his numerous wives.

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for the first time ever - fela kuti - the best of on vinyl. released in a strictly limited edition on 3 x 180 gram vinyl in a gatefold sleeve. fela anikulapo kuti is to african music what bob marley is to reggae: its prophet. from funk to techno (who are forever sampling him), all todays black musical styles owe something to the unique groove which he created: afrobeat. during his life (he died in 1997 at the age of 59), fela never ceased to record: more than 50 albums, all mythical. pan africanist, fela was a virulent critic of colonialism and neocolonialism. over the past twenty years, he became famous as a spokesman for the great mass of people, in nigeria and elsewhere in africa and the african diaspora, disenchanted with the period of post-independence. throughout his life, fela was sustained by the unconditional love and respect offered to him by the millions of people whose lives he touched. fela anikulapo kuti, the king of afrobeat, the black president, will live for ever.

The Best Of Black President

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